2017 Subject Index to Legislation

Elections Commission required to deplete federal Help America Vote Act funds before using state funds for election administration purposes [Sec. 9113 (1)] - SB30

Family planning services: DHS restriction on distributing certain funds and term “women’s health block grants” eliminated; funding increased - AB141

Family planning services: DHS restriction on distributing certain funds and term “women’s health block grants” eliminated; funding increased - SB92

Nonpublic family planning provider subject to a federal funding prohibition: DHS required to provide state MA reimbursement, conditions set - AB392

Nonpublic family planning provider subject to a federal funding prohibition: DHS required to provide state MA reimbursement, conditions set - SB269

WEDC matching grant program created re recipients of certain federal Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) or federal Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) grants - AB46

WEDC matching grant program created re recipients of certain federal Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) or federal Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) grants - SB40

federal employee Federal employee, see Public employee

federal_state relations Federal-state relations

Application to Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution for a convention re a balanced budget amendment - AJR21

Application to Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution for a convention re a balanced budget amendment - SJR18

fee Fee, see Attorney — Fee; Court — Fee; Hunting; Natural Resources, Department of — Environmental protection; Solid waste management; specific subject; State park; Trades and occupations

felony Felony, see Crime and criminals — Felony

fema _federal emergency management agency_ FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), see United States — Federal Emergency Management Agency

fences Fences

Deer farm fence requirements; fee, inspection certificate, and electronic monitoring system provisions; further CWD requirements specified - AB374

Elk damage abatement: crops or grasses grown for bird hunting preserve made eligible, fencing provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 582m, p] - AB64

Fences on closed MFL: prohibition exemption if used for dog training by licensed nonprofit organization - AB230

Fences on closed MFL: prohibition exemption if used for dog training by licensed nonprofit organization - SB178

fermented malt beverage Fermented malt beverage, see Alcohol beverage, and its subheadings

fertilizer Fertilizer

Green County allowed to regulate land application of manure by ordinance, conditions and DNR duties - SB879

Pesticide, fertilizer, and commercial feed manufacturers and distributors: license and fee revisions; agricultural chemical cleanup fund provisions [Sec. 190, 538-542, 1242-1305, 9102 (3), 9302 (1)] - AB64

Pesticide, fertilizer, and commercial feed manufacturers and distributors: license and fee revisions; agricultural chemical cleanup fund provisions [Sec. 190, 538-542, 1242-1305, 9102 (3), 9302 (1)] - SB30

festival Festival, see Amusement

fetus Fetus, see Maternal and infant care

fiduciaries Fiduciaries

Foreign corporation acting in a fiduciary capacity in this state allowed - AB715

Foreign corporation acting in a fiduciary capacity in this state allowed - SB603

finance, joint committee on Finance, Joint Committee on, see Legislature — Finance, Joint Committee on

financial disclosure by public officials Financial disclosure by public officials, see Ethics

financial institution Financial institution, see also Bank; Trust company

Community development financial institution (CDFI): income and franchise tax credits created for investments in; definitions and sunset provision - AB860

Financial exploitation of a vulnerable person: civil cause of action created; definition provision - AB51

Financial exploitation of a vulnerable person: civil cause of action created; definition provision - SB60

Financial institution information disclosed to a Federal Home Loan Bank; periodic examinations of financial institutions by Division of Banking and Office of Credit Unions; limit on savings bank loans to one borrower; interest on residential mortgage loan escrow accounts; security of public deposits; capital reduction by state banks; insurance company liquidation proceedings; and exemption from overtime pay requirements for outside salespersons [Admin.Code DWD 274.04] [A.Amdt.1: injunctions against a Federal Home Loan Bank revised] - AB822

Financial institution information disclosed to a Federal Home Loan Bank; periodic examinations of financial institutions by Division of Banking and Office of Credit Unions; limit on savings bank loans to one borrower; interest on residential mortgage loan escrow accounts; security of public deposits; capital reduction by state banks; insurance company liquidation proceedings; and exemption from overtime pay requirements for outside salespersons [Admin.Code DWD 274.04] - SB686

Savings promotion prize programs: state-chartered financial institutions allowed to conduct or participate in - AB283

Savings promotion prize programs: state-chartered financial institutions allowed to conduct or participate in - SB213

Securities registration exemptions related to crowdfunding - AB692

Securities registration exemptions related to crowdfunding - SB583

Security freeze on consumer credit report: credit reporting agency prohibited from charging a fee under certain conditions - AB565

Security freeze on consumer credit report: credit reporting agency prohibited from charging a fee under certain conditions - SB462

Student loans: income tax deduction for interest and principal paid created; lender notification to persons who made payments re total of additional principal and interest payments in a calendar year - AB933

Surplus money of local governments: investment in financial institutions’ time deposits allowed and maturity limitation eliminated - AB229

Surplus money of local governments: investment in financial institutions’ time deposits allowed and maturity limitation eliminated - SB170

financial institutions, department of Financial Institutions, Department of

Annual reports filed with DFI by certain business entities: deadline modified - SB36

Business entity filing with DFI: expedited processing fees [Sec. 1682, 1690] - AB64

Business entity filing with DFI: expedited processing fees [Sec. 1682, 1690] - SB30

College Savings Program Board transferred from DOA to DFI; College Tuition and Expenses Program provision [Sec. 34, 114-117, 148-151, 153, 193-195, 427-434, 528, 544-547, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1019-1023, 1704-1706, 2233, 2234, 9101 (2), 9401 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 9401 (1)] - AB64

College Savings Program Board transferred from DOA to DFI; College Tuition and Expenses Program provision [Sec. 34, 114-117, 148-151, 153, 193-195, 427-434, 528, 544-547, 1015-1017, 1019-1023, 1704-1706, 2233, 2234, 9101 (2), 9401 (1)] - SB30

Cooperative organization and operation changes; electric cooperative provisions - SB281

Cooperative organization and operation changes; extension of credit by electric cooperative provisions [A.Amdt.1: revisions re keeping financial books and records; A.Amdts.2 and 3: further revisions] - AB353

Fantasy contests: definitions and operator registration provisions created; DFI duties - AB526

Fantasy contests: definitions and operator registration provisions created; DFI duties - SB436

Foreign corporation’s certificate of authority fees eliminated under certain conditions - AB897

Foreign corporation’s certificate of authority fees eliminated under certain conditions - SB783

LLC articles of organization: initial filing fee exemption for student entrepreneurs, definition provision - AB498

LLC articles of organization: initial filing fee exemption for student entrepreneurs, definition provision - SB404

Red Arrow Club: membership requirements modified to be eligible for incorporation - AB552

Red Arrow Club: membership requirements modified to be eligible for incorporation - SB461

Rental-purchase agreement regulations created; DFI, WCA, advertising, and damages for violations provisions - AB759

Rental-purchase agreement regulations created; DFI, WCA, advertising, and damages for violations provisions - SB637

Tax law changes re length of recognition period for built-in gains tax, evidentiary standard to prove transaction has economic substance, participation in Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program, and reliance by taxpayer on past audits [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, recognition period for build-in gains tax and Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program removed, adds IRS code updates, College Savings Program Board duties clarified, sales and use tax exemption for title holding entities for certain tax-exempt charitable organizations, and computing depletion for income and franchise tax purposes] - AB259

Wisconsin Student Loan Refinancing Authority created; student loan counseling and income tax subtraction provisions; DFI, HEAB, and institutions of higher education duties; report required - AB143

Wisconsin Student Loan Refinancing Authority created; student loan counseling and income tax subtraction provisions; DFI, HEAB, and institutions of higher education duties; report required - SB91

financial literacy Financial literacy, see Literacy

financial responsibility, proof of Financial responsibility, Proof of, see Insurance — Motor vehicle; Solid waste management

fines Fines, see also Forfeiture; Sentences and penalties

Court ordered operating privilege restriction to vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device revisions; violation provisions - AB98

Marijuana: penalty for possession of not more than 10 grams reduced to a forfeiture - AB409

Marijuana: penalty for possession of not more than 10 grams reduced to a forfeiture - SB318

Massage therapy or bodywork therapy license violations: municipal ordinance allowed; Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board may assess a forfeiture; state penalties revised - AB929

Open enrollment program expired provision eliminated; 2017 WisAct 107 tuberculosis screening requirement correction; expired or outdated DPI reporting requirements eliminated (remedial legislation) [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, Office of School Safety created in DOJ, school safety plan provisions including on-site assessment by law enforcement and annual drills, mandatory reporting of threats of violence, DOJ grants for school safety, reports and penalty provisions] - AB843

Penalty enhancers increased for crimes in which the perpetrator intentionally selects the victim based on race, religion, color, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or ancestry - SB67

Professional credentials: prohibition on using specified titles without proper certification; businesses prohibited from representing services from specified professionals unless properly certified or registered; ordinance restricting use of specified titles prohibited; trademark, DATCP authority to bring court action, and penalty provisions - SB132

UI fraud: penalties for knowingly making a false statement revised - AB710

Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act adopted - AB451

fingerprint Fingerprint, see Criminal identification and investigation

finland Finland, see International relations

fire Fire

Apprenticeship programs: exemption from licensure examination in specified trade professions for those who complete [Sec. 1326, 1327, 1394, 1648-1652, 2093-2095, 2097-2099; original bill only] - AB64

Apprenticeship programs: exemption from licensure examination in specified trade professions for those who complete [Sec. 1326, 1327, 1394, 1648-1652, 2093-2095, 2097-2099] - SB30

Automatic fire sprinkler system required in multifamily dwelling with more than 4 dwelling units - AB868

Fire suppression expenses re forest fires: county reimbursement provisions modified [Sec. 551-553] - AB64

Fire suppression expenses re forest fires: county reimbursement provisions modified [Sec. 551-553] - SB30

fire department Fire department

Career and technical education (CTE) incentive grants and completion awards: DWD to award to school districts or students re public safety occupation training programs - AB872